Introduction

The global piroctone olamine market is currently gaining pace because consumers and industries are focusing on personal care products which effectively address hair and scalp care needs. Piroctone olamine is an antifungal ingredient which has mainly been utilized for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis treatments and has increasingly become part of the best-selling shampoos, conditioners, and skincare products worldwide. Its wide range of antimicrobial efficacy and compatibiltiy with a variety of formulations have made it a favored substitute to zinc pyrithione, particularly in the context of changing regulatory environments.
The piroctone olamine market was valued at US$ 66,704.53 thousand in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 92,013.30 thousand by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2020 to 2027.

Market Overview

Piroctone olamine, an ethanolamine salt of hydroxamic acid derivative piroctone, is an antifungal compound. It is commonly found in anti-dandruff shampoos as a substitute for the chemical zinc pyrithione. When applied in the form of shampoo with other compounds, piroctone olamine significantly reduced the dandruff count while at the same time offering conditioning to the hair. Malassezia globosa fungus causes dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. The existence of this fungus causes irritation of the scalp and scalp begins to shed small flakes. In extreme cases, redness, inflammation, and very itchy patches may develop. Piroctone olamine's anti-fungal action helps prevent the spread of Malassezia globosa. Apart from this, piroctone olamine also makes hair silky and smooth, stops hair fall, and promotes hair growth.

Asia Pacific was the largest piroctone olamine market in 2019. APAC has enough potential for piroctone olamine providers' growth. There are huge manufacturing industries in APAC countries like Australia, Japan, India, China, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Indonesia. The manufacturing sector is increasingly implementing the latest technology and processes. In the last few years, spending on manufacturing in the region has increased substantially and is also expected to increase at the profoundly high rate. The remarkable growth in the manufacturing industry creates a demand for superior solutions that intensifies demand for piroctone olamine market. Increased foreign direct investments also contribute to economic development in the region. India, Japan, and China are among the significant markets for piroctone olamine within the Asia Pacific market. The increasing production and demands for cosmetics products, primarily due to the cultural shift, rise in women employment, growing youthfulness of population, and adoption of the western culture are the prime drivers increasing the demand for piroctone olamine within Asia Countries

The pandemic of COVID-19 started in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Up to November 2020, the US, Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, and the UK are the worst-hit countries in confirmed cases and reported fatalities. The pandemic of COVID-19 has been impacting economies and industries across countries through lockdowns, travel restrictions, and closures of businesses. Chemicals and materials is one of the largest industries to suffer serious disruptions, including office and factory closure, and supply chain disruption, which has led to lower demand for piroctone olamine.

Market Insights

Growing Demand for Piroctone Olamine Instead of Ketoconazole and Zinc Pyrithione

Dandruff, or pityriasis capitis, is a fungus Malasseziaglobosa-induced chronic condition of the scalp and is expressed as scaling, itching, or redness. Therefore, shampoos that contain antifungal agents are used to counteract this disease. Ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione are traditionally two known compounds that are incorporated in the manufacture of anti-dandruff shampoos. With the passage of time, the incorporation of piroctone olamine has gained widespread usage. In various controlled clinical trials performed by different researchers, piroctone olamine has been found to be better than ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione. A study conducted by NCBI compared all these three ingredients and noted that the application of Piroctone olamine reduces the hair fall by 16.5%, enhances the diameter of the hair shaft by 7.9%, and reduces the secretion of sebum in the scalp significantly. In another research carried out by SpecKare, compared two shampoos—one with piroctone olamine (0.75%) blended with salicylic acid (2%) and another containing zinc pyrithione (1%) as an active ingredient. Study findings reveal that although ZPT (Zinc Pyrithione) minimized dandruff by 68.6%, and active ingredient piroctone olamine minimized the issue of dandruff by 81.7%. Based on similar reasons, application of piroctone olamine also performed better than climbazole. In addition, piroctone olamine has long been applied to a wide variety of personal care products over 30 years as a result of its aspects of low toxicity, improved solubility, and compounding ability. For these reasons, higher demand for piroctone olamine over ketoconazole, climbazole, and zinc pyrithione leads to the demand for the latter.

Type Insights

On the basis of type, the market for piroctone olamine is divided into more than 99% and purity more than 98%. The purity: more than 99% segment dominated the market for piroctone olamine in 2019 with a higher market share. 99% pure piroctone olamine is faintly soluble in water and oil. Additionally, it is freely soluble in 1–10% ethanol in water and also in aqueous surfactant solutions.

Application Insights

On the basis of application, piroctone olamine market is divided into shampoo and hair care products, cosmetics, washing products. The shampoo and hair care products market segment dominated the market in 2019. The shampoo and hair care products market segment dominated the piroctone olamine market in 2019 with the greatest share. Piroctone olamine enters the fungi Malassezia globosa cell membrane to disrupt their energy metabolism and oxygen consumption. This destroys the fungi and resolves the infection, thus reducing the dandruff, which otherwise leads to hair loss and thinning. The compound is generally compared to ketoconazole, a commonly used ingredient in anti-dandruff products. Piroctone olamine, however, gives better results against dandruff and fungal infections.

Key industry players are Spec Chem Industry Inc.; Starchem Enterprises Limited; Zhonglan Industry Co., Ltd; Clariant AG; and Merck KGaA. They supply piroctone olamine for the multifarious industry applications. They also conduct their piroctone olamine manufacturing and selling business in several nations across the globe, which assists them in serving a greater clientele.

Piroctone Olamine Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and drivers affecting the Piroctone Olamine Market during the forecast period have been explained in detail by the Insight Partners' analysts. This section also talks about Piroctone Olamine Market segments and geography in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Conclusion

The piroctone olamine market is poised for robust growth, driven by rising consumer interest in scalp health, regulatory changes, and a shift toward safer and more effective personal care ingredients. As key players continue to innovate and expand their reach through digital platforms and sustainable practices, piroctone olamine is set to become a cornerstone in the global personal care and dermatology industries. Future growth will depend on continued investment in research, education, and strategic partnerships that bring high-quality, accessible products to consumers worldwide.